Back Pain Treatment

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• Medications for Back Pain and Neck Pain

  There are a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications that exist for relieving back pain. But which ones should a patient take? And what effect do they have on the body? This article provides information on a variety of back pain medications, including acetaminophens, narcotics, NSAIDs, and relaxants.
  By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD Read More

• Back Pain Overview: A Guide for Understanding Back Pain

  Back pain is a broad topic that encompasses a great deal of pain and spine topics. Understanding back pain types, back pain diagnosis, and treatment options should all be part of a patient's education on his or her back pain. This article provides a comprehensive, introductory guide to back pain.

  By: Stephen H. Hochschuler, MD Read More

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• Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

  A lumbar epidural steroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medicine directly to the affected area of the back to reduce inflammation that may be irritating the nerve root ...

• Exercise and Back Pain

  What may be surprising, active back exercises – as opposed to rest – are often more effective in treating lower back pain.

• What is the McKenzie Method for Back Pain and Neck Pain?

  With the McKenzie approach, physical therapy and exercise used to extend the spine can help "centralize" the patient’s pain by moving it away from the extremities (leg or ar...

• Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain

  Spinal manipulation (like that used by in chiropractic medicine) is not a new or recent concept. Records show that manipulation of the spine can be traced back to the time of...

• Back Braces

  Motion of the lumbar spine can delay healing in fractures or in post-operative fusions. Limiting the motion of the spine enhances the healing process for bone in both conditio...